Associations to the word «Phlebotomy»

Wiktionary

PHLEBOTOMY, noun. The opening of a vein, either to withdraw blood or for letting blood; venesection.

Dictionary definition

PHLEBOTOMY, noun. Surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke